John Elisha Grimshaw

Lieutenant-Colonel John Elisha Grimshaw VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

He served as an officer in the British Army, eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. His courageous actions in the line of duty earned him the nation's premier decoration for valor under fire.

His legacy remains defined by his distinguished service and the exceptional bravery that resulted in his receipt of the Victoria Cross.